After returning to the restaurant, Xiao Yixian shared a room with Qinglin. Although Qinglin was a woman, she was also very attractive.
However, being young, she was unaware of many things.
The Little Fairy Doctor would not be jealous of other women around Gu Fei.
Moreover, Gu Fei was simply accepting a disciple, and Qinglin's life experience was so pitiful.
"Qinglin, pick out the clothes you like, then go take a shower and put them on!"
In the room, Xiao Yixian presented several new outfits she had just bought for Qinglin.
"Thank you, Sister Xiao Yixian!" Qinglin said quietly, her eyes misting with gratitude.
She was grateful to have met them.
…
The next day, Gu Fei and the others got up early and explored Shimo City.
At first, Qinglin was a bit reserved. The temperaments of Gu Fei and Xiao Yixian were different from those of others in the mercenary group.
Especially Gu Fei. Although he appeared ordinary at first glance and his fighting spirit wasn't very strong, Qinglin felt an inexplicable sense of awe towards him, believing him to be the most powerful person she had ever met.
Xiao Yixian talked to her along the way, encouraging her to relax and not feel like an outsider.
Gu Fei and Xiao Yixian treated her kindly, and she quickly grew comfortable. Her usual shyness faded, and her smile grew brighter.
She looked like a carefree fourteen-year-old girl.
However, when Qinglin's eyes occasionally met theirs, a hint of inferiority flashed across her eyes, and she quickly looked away.
She didn't want them to see her cold, snake-like eyes.
The Little Fairy Doctor noticed this immediately and found a chance to mention it to Gu Fei.
"Qinglin has such low self-esteem. I'm afraid it's because she was often discriminated against before."
With concern in her eyes, Gu Fei reassured her, "I will think of a way."
Xiao Yixian trusted Gu Fei unconditionally. If he said he would find a solution, she had faith in him.
After bringing Qinglin into his care, Gu Fei thought for several days and decided it was time for her to unleash her talents.
She had been bullied before because she hadn't realized the full potential of her abilities.
If Qinglin could fully develop her talents, no one would dare to look down on her.
Understanding the power of her bloodline might make her feel she could protect herself and others.
Qinglin possesses a powerful physique like the Green Snake Three-Flower Pupil. She can control snake-like creatures and absorb their energy. Her talent is extremely strong.
The Green Snake's Three-Flower Pupil is rare, and finding one is almost impossible. If Qinglin can use it well, she will achieve great things.
Originally, Gu Fei had no plans to go to the magma area deep underground.
The strange fire in the magma land had been taken by Medusa, and the remaining Green Lotus Platform and Earth Fire Lotus Seeds were of no use to him.
But now, Gu Fei changed his mind.
He decided to take Qinglin there to stimulate her talent. While dealing with the two-headed fire snake, he could also retrieve the Qinglian Platform and the Earth Fire Lotus Seeds.
Although the Green Lotus Platform and Earth Fire Lotus Seeds were useless to him, they could aid Xiao Yixian and Qinglin in their cultivation.
At night, Gu Fei informed Xiao Yixian and Qinglin in advance.
[Qinglin becomes excited, and her emotion value increases by 70]
Qinglin was thrilled to hear about the trip, her excitement almost overflowing.
She hurried back to her room but couldn't sleep after chatting with Xiao Yixian for a long time.
After all, she was still a young girl, and this was probably her first short trip.
The next morning, Gu Fei took Xiao Yixian and Qinglin out.
With his knowledge of the original work, he knew the approximate location of the lava area.
As they got closer, his powerful soul power detected a special aura.
"It's actually this place…"
[Qinglin has a hesitant emotion, and her emotion value increases by 70]
When they reached the desert, Qinglin appeared hesitant.
She murmured to herself. Gu Fei heard her clearly but said nothing. Instead, the Little Fairy Doctor looked at her in confusion.
"What's wrong? Qinglin?"
Seeing the concern in Little Fairy Doctor's eyes, Qinglin's lips trembled. After making up her mind, she turned to Gu Fei.
After all, Brother Gu Fei is the strongest; he would understand.
Qinglin said, "Brother Gu Fei, I sensed something unusual about this place six months ago."
"It seems that an extremely powerful aura was here then. This aura... is somewhat similar to some of the blood in my body."
When discussing her bloodline, Qinglin's voice faltered, and she spoke vaguely.
"...and in front of that aura, even the leader of the Sand Mercenary Group is much weaker," Qinglin added.
The Little Fairy Doctor became curious and stared at Qinglin, making her feel a bit shy.
It was surprising that Qinglin could sense a powerful presence from miles away.
Recalling what Gu Fei had said about Qinglin's extraordinary talent and his desire to take her as a disciple, the Little Fairy Doctor grew thoughtful.
"Qinglin, your perception is correct. A strong person has indeed been here before!"
Gu Fei nodded after hearing Qinglin's words.
Then, he used his fighting spirit and flew into the sky. Hovering in the air, he extended his hand towards a desert area.
The air momentarily paused, and the sand was pulled to either side, creating a passage.
[Qinglin is shocked, and her emotion value increases by 70]
"Brother Gu Fei, did you sense this? You're amazing!"
Qinglin was astonished as Gu Fei effortlessly discovered the mysterious passage. Despite knowing Gu Fei's strength, she was still shocked by his speed.
Gu Fei smiled indifferently and landed on the ground.
He then led Xiao Yixian and Qinglin down into the mysterious passage.
They gradually reached the deepest part of the passage.
Here, underground, the fire energy was incredibly rich, and the temperature was extremely high.
The air appeared distorted due to the intense heat, with scorching waves sweeping through the small space.
However, with Gu Fei's fighting spirit protecting them, Xiao Yixian and Qinglin were fine.
This was Qinglin's first experience with such a fighting spirit shield, and she looked at it with curiosity.
After walking for a while, they finally reached the end of the passage.
At the end was an underground magma lake.
In the vast underground cave, red magma flowed slowly.
Occasionally, huge bubbles rose from the magma.
A moment later, with a slight sound, the bubbles exploded, and the hot magma burst forth like a fiery red firework.